HelloPlus: Exploring Life & Philosophy.
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Humorous, thought provoking and deeply moving
For more than 50 years, David Williamson has been the most produced playwright in the history of Australian theatre. The writer of iconic plays such as Don’s Party, The Club, Money and Friends, The Removalists, Emerald City … the list goes on. He has also written numerous film scripts and TV series. Williamson’s characters are…
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Plant trees for bees
Bee Friendly Farming’s popular Tree Grants are back to support farmers across the country to plant more trees for bees. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to farmers and land managers to plant pollinator-friendly trees that are indigenous to their farms, with Bee Friendly Farming providing $1 for every tree planted, thanks to grant…
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Hooray for the home composter!
“In a good economy there would be no such thing as waste” writes farmer and poet, Wendell Berry. We know this is true of natural systems, where anything that builds up too much, soon becomes a resource for another species or part of the system. Our industrial economy hasn’t quite comprehended this yet, with ‘wastes’…
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Changing the narrative
Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group is hosting its annual community walk at Woodend in September. The walk will take on this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day theme: ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’. MRSPAG believes that, by changing the narrative, people can move away from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness,…
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Extension a retro revival
When Eric Burton decided to downsize he took it to the extreme. He bought the smallest house in Woodend – a single-room cabin measuring 23sqm on a substantial 1175sqm block in Forest Street. The bonus of the cabin, however, was that it came with a building permit. So instead of tearing it down and building…
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Community gathers to support homeless
Local staff and volunteers supporting those who find themselves at risk of homelessness gathered in Kyneton last week for a barbecue lunch. The event, organised by Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health and catered for by The Kindness Collective Kyneton and the Kyneton branch of the Rapid Relief Team, was held to mark Homelessness Week. The…
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Lady Whisper presents …
The cream of Castlemaine’s comedic talent will be on show as part of two sidesplitting cabaret performances – Laugh Out Loud – set to hit the stage at the Phee Broadway Theatre this Saturday August 17. The performances promise to tickle your funny bone, warm your soul and leave you with a giggle in your…
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‘DJ Albo’ dance party delivers message
A group of concerned Castlemaine and Bendigo community members connected with the people-powered ‘Move Beyond Coal’ movement staged a lively and loud ‘DJ Albo’ themed dance party at the office of Bendigo Federal MP Lisa Chesters last Wednesday. The movement seeks action to eliminate the extraction and burning of fossil fuels and donned ‘Anthony Albanese’…
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Road “a catastrophe waiting to happen”
Residents have aired frustration over a “lack of action” in speed reduction on Pearsons Road in Trentham East. They say the road’s 100km/h speed limit is “another catastrophe waiting to happen” and its not the first time they’ve called for action. “With vehicles, trucks and tradespeople numbers ever on the increase, at 100km/h nothing on…
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Equestrian left in limbo
Equestrian facilities could be relocated from Woodend Racecourse Reserve in Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s future planning for the site. An ‘issues and opportunities paper’ includes two potential concepts that either keep limited equestrian facilities on the site, or relocate them elsewhere. While no potential relocation site has been clearly identified, the council is now seeking…
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Club calls for exemption
Kyneton Bowling Club is calling for an explicit exemption from Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s proposed Gambling Harm Minimisation Policy. The policy threatens to shut down KBC’s pokies, raising uncertainty about the club’s future sustainability as it would prevent any form of gambling at council-owned or managed sites. KBC has been a cornerstone of the local…
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Tom Waters to retire
For almost two decades, Tom Waters has been recognised as one of the preeminent ruckmen across the Riddell and Bendigo football leagues. This Saturday, Waters will retire after playing his 300th career game in the Lancefield versus Riddell match at Tigerland. Waters reads the game to perfection. A giant leap, clever tap work and a…